APIRG

APIRG Funding 101
2023-09-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Edmonton) | APIRG Office, 9111 HUB Mall, Edmonton, AB
11:00am-12:30pm (drop-ins welcome)
APIRG Office (9111 HUB Mall)
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The Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG) offers grants up to $2000 to support student-led projects, events, and initiatives in the public interest. Come by our office at 9111 HUB Mall and learn more about our Event/Project Research Funding Stream and Working Group Funding Streams, how to apply, and access grant writing support from APIRG Staff & Board members.

Disability Justice: Clean Air and Pandemic Mitigation Tools
2023-09-20 18:00 - 20:30
6:00pm-8:30pm
ECHA 1-490
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)
11405 87 Ave NW

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Join Shafir Walji & Wen Chan from the Clean Air Community Action Group, an APIRG Working Group, for a discussion on aerosols and indoor air quality and a roundtable conversation on the politics of public health and disability during the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by a hands-on workshop to learn how to build a portable cori-rosenthal box (a do-it-yourself air purifier)!

Queer Music History: A Concert!
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | ED 2-103, Education Centre North Building
12:00pm-1:00pm
ECHA 2-490
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)

11405 87 Ave NW
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Do you like music, gay stuff, and history? Then this is your show! Think of it as a concert, that is also a geeky presentation. Wanna enrich your knowledge of queer historical figures? Then check out this cabaret. Then come learn about influential figures such as Lesley Gore, Big Mama Thornton, Tchaikovsky, Wendy Carlos, and more! (suggested attire: glitter, wigs, or whatever brings you gender euphoria!)

Gaywire presents: School Survival Sharing
2023-09-19 18:00 - 20:30
Tuesday, September 19th
6:00pm – 8:30pm
APIRG Office
9111 HUB Mall
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Join APIRG Working Group, Gaywire, for School Survival Sharing! Your one stop shop for all things back to school survival!

UASAC Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence Workshop
2023-09-19 17:30 - 19:30
5:30pm-7:30pm
Online (via Zoom)
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The U of A Sexual Assault Centre (UASAC) provides drop-in crisis intervention support, long-term psychotherapy, and comprehensive anti-sexual violence education to the campus community.
In this participatory workshop, you’ll learn about the impacts of sexual violence, discuss the building blocks of a supportive conversation, and practice tapping into your empathetic self.
The workshop is highly interactive, including ample discussion and activities, to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the topic and how it relates to their own lives.

Coffee and Solidarity: a Roundtable Discussion on Labour Organizing and Students
2023-09-19 15:00 - 17:00 | CCIS 1-140, The Centennial Centre for Interdisciplinary Science (CCIS) 11335 Saskatchewan Dr NW
3:00pm – 5:00pm
APIRG Office
9111 HUB Mall

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Join us for coffee, cookies, and an open discussion on the workers movement. We will be learning and speaking on why the working class struggle matters for students, what we as students can contribute to the fight, and how we can get involved in shaping the workers movement today and in the future.

APIRG Trans & Gender 101 Workshop
2023-09-19 12:30 - 13:30
12:30pm-1:30pm
Online (via Zoom)
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The Alberta Public Interest Group (APIRG) is a student-run, student-funded organization based at the University of Alberta. We provide students and members of the public with funding, services, and educational workshops to support students in being active citizens in their communities.
Trans & Gender 101 is APIRG’s newest workshop offering. It is an introductory workshop exploring gender-related topics including non-binary and transfer identities, gender history, transgender activists, pronouns, and allyship.

Observational Drawing Fundamentals
2023-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | ECHA 1-490, 11405 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, Canada
6:00pm – 8:30pm
ECHA 1-490
Edmonton Clinic Health Academy (ECHA)
11405 87 Ave NW
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Curious to learn about illustration and observational drawing? Join Alexa Bender of Penance Art and Maddie Hook for an Observational Drawing Fundamentals crash course! In this workshop you will learn about drawing materials and techniques used in observational drawing, followed by time to apply and practice these techniques through drawing a still life composition.

Drawing materials and art supplies will be provided!

Edmontunes presents: Detroit Techno City
2023-09-18 15:00 - 17:30
Edmontunes presents: Detroit Techno City
Date & Time: Monday, Sep 18 / 3pm-5:30pm

Location: University LRT station Concourse – HUB Mall Exit Downstairs

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Detroit Techno City will explore how the black musicians of Detroit gave birth to techno. The event will consist of a documentary screening (~60mins) followed by a DJ set from TAF aka Derek Lee (~60mins)
Notes:

seating will be very limited, if you wish to sit during the documentary please bring your own portable chairs or mats to sit on
this event will take place in a public space, please try to minimize disruption to passerby and follow event facilitators instructions
dress to rave
any questions or comments please email edmontunes@gmail.com

UASAC Building a Culture of Consent Workshop
2023-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | SUB 4-02, 8900 114 St NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 2J7, Canada
2:00pm – 4:00pm
SUB 4-02
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The U of A Sexual Assault Centre (UASAC) provides drop-in crisis intervention support, long-term psychotherapy, and comprehensive anti-sexual violence education to the campus community.
In this participatory workshop, you’ll explore the ways in which our culture creates the context for sexual violence to occur, discuss what would look different in a culture of consent, and brainstorm actions we can take to start shifting the values of our own communities.
The workshop is highly interactive, including ample discussion and activities, to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the topic and how it relates to their own lives.

APIRG Coffee Hour
2023-09-18 11:00 - 13:30 | APIRG Office, 9111 HUB Mall, Edmonton, AB
Drop by the APIRG Office at 9111 HUB Mall on Monday, September 18th between 11:00am – 1:30pm to make your own APIRG Button, enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack, and learn about what we’ve got in store during our jam-packed Week of Liberation!

Gender Affirming Care at UAlberta
2023-09-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Marigold Room (SUB Basement)
10:30am – 11:30am
Marigold Room (SUB basement)

As part of AWOL, join folks from The Landing, The University Health Centre and The Gender Program for snacks, coffee, and a Q & A session about gender affirming care for students. Get to know the care team, what services they can offer, ask questions about transition, and meet other queer folks.

Pride Denied Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
2017-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Metro Cinema, 8712 109 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 1E9, Canada
Pride Denied: Homonationalism & the Future of Queer Politics examines the ways that LGBTQ2S+ Pride celebrations have been co-opted by corporations and the state while making a compelling case for returning to the radical roots of the queer liberation movement through progressive political activism and grassroots community support.
Panel discussion with director Kami Chisholm and community members to follow the screening.
-There will be a ramp and ASL services at this event.
-Monetary donations accepted at the door.
-Donations to the Campus Food Bank will also be accepted at this event.
This screening and panel discussion is a collaborative event put together by Alberta Public Interest Research Group (APIRG), the Institute for Sexual Minority Studies and Services (iSMSS), University of Alberta Human Resource Services, Pride Centre of Edmonton, University of Alberta Office of Safe Disclosure and Human Rights, and the University of Alberta Faculty of Native Studies.
